Jul 2022

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In previous commentary, we noted that the Commencement Order of the Insurance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (the Act) was signed on 7 July 2022, commencing most provisions.

Jul 2022

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To assist companies under pressure during the pandemic, the government extended the time period within which companies may be protected from 100 days to 150 days, provided the company can demonstrate “exceptional circumstances” for needing additional time.

Jul 2022

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On 16 March 2022, Ms Justice Phelan, delivered judgment in the High Court in Harte Peat LTD -v- Environment Protection Agency & Ors [2022] IEHC 148.

Jul 2022

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On 30 June 2022, the Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional political agreement on the regulation on foreign subsidies distorting the EU’s internal market (Regulation).

Jul 2022

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ESMA published a report on the Common Supervisory Action on costs and fees for investment funds. The Common Supervisory Action (on UCITS) was carried out with National Competent Authorities during 2021.

Jul 2022

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On 14 July 2022, Oireachtas Senior Parliamentary Researchers Eoin McLoughlin and Emily Heery published a research paper on the 'Regulation of Gambling Advertising'. It comes ahead of the publication of the forthcoming Gambling Regulation Bill and considers some of the key issues impacting gambling advertising in Ireland.

Jul 2022

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The Sick Leave Act 2022 was signed into law by the President on the 20 July 2022 and provides for statutory sick pay for the first time in Irish Law.  It is expected that an Order for commencement of the Act will issue shortly. 

Jul 2022

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In our publication the EU Whistleblowing Directive: Blowing the whistle means added compliance for employers we outlined in detail the main provisions of the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2022 (the Bill) and what it will mean in practice.

Jul 2022

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The Food Reformulation Taskforce of the Department of Health and Food Safety Authority of Ireland has published 40 categories of food and beverage products for reformulation by certain manufacturers.

Jul 2022

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New cartel leniency programme in Ireland - Key points in the Act.